Holiday gift ideas can be hard to come by when trying to find a unique present for someone historically hard to shop for. There are many places and sites however that can provide unique personalized gifts that are sure to please.
Support a Local Artist
One way to find unique gifts for everyone on the holiday shopping list is to support local artists. From holiday craft fairs, to open studio sales, many artists sell their wares at this time of year at very reasonable prices. Pottery, glass art, textiles and paintings can all be found in a wide variety of styles.
Try searching for a local pottery studio, or check the upcoming events in the nearest city to find open studio days where a variety of artist’s work is on display and for sale. In addition to finding unique and interesting holiday gifts, supporting local artists is a great way of giving back to the community, and can make a fun outing for the whole family to attend.
Create Photo Art Gifts
Personalized gifts can make wonderful presents for friends and family both close to home and far away. One way of creating a personalized gift is to gather photos, or create digital images, and upload them to a site like ArtsCow. From there, picture books that tell a story of loved ones can be created for children, and calendars of events can be made to distribute to groups, clubs and multiple family members.
Create handbags and throws with images of children for grandparents, and use a digital art image to decorate change purses or mugs for friends. There are countless ways to use digital photos and images in personalized presents, perfect for anyone.
Have a Memory Quilt Made
For those with sewing skills, this can be made at home, for others, local sewing shops and quilters can be commissioned to make personalized quilts from fabrics unique to someone’s life. Use outgrown baby clothes to make a gift for a new mother, or gather old clothing items from far flung family members to make into a quilt for a grandparent.
Digital images and photos of the people whose items are being used can be transferred to the cloth, and incorporated into the quilt for an extra touch. Memory quilts can be made in any size or pattern, and from all kinds of fabrics.
Search Antique Stores
Antique stores are not just places to find furniture, vintage jewelry, wall art and pottery can often be found there as well. Find old costume jewelry for a woman who loves to accessorize, or an antique phonograph for a music lover. Unique pottery, antique silverware and porcelain figurines can all make unique and one of a kind gifts for collectors or home decorating enthusiasts.
Antique quilts, old hats and textiles, as well as photographs and old television memorabilia can all be found in antique stores. For someone with a unique passion or collection, an antique gift may be the perfect touch.
Unique gifts can be found nearly anywhere. Search online artist shops, such as those at Etsy if no local artisans are nearby. It’s always possible to make homemade holiday gifts at home, as well, for an extra personalized touch.
Going the extra mile for a unique gift, is sure to be appreciated by even the most discerning recipient, so give a unique or personalized gift this holiday season and brighten someone’s day.
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